Abandoned houses and the art of exploring them
By Ed Ghost, Staff Writer Picture this: it’s the weekend, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, you have a full tank of gas, a playlist full of killer tunes just begging to be...
Category: Features
Create attainable goals for your New Year’s resolutions
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor The idea of a New Year’s resolution has never been my favourite concept. Truthfully, I’ve always thought of a resolution as just a half-hearted attempt to improve something lacking in...
The truth around deadnaming and why we don’t do it
By Ed Ghost, Staff Writer Hi, my name’s Ed and if I were introducing myself to you in person, you may be a little taken aback by someone who looks like me (see that photo?...
Recipe: How to make homemade bath bombs
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor As cliché as it sounds, bubble baths have always been my favourite form of self-care. Scalding hot water, bubbles, a fragrance that you love, music and candles — honestly,...
These are 4 scary holiday characters from around the world to watch out for
By Ed Ghost, Staff Writer Around this time last year, The Reflector gave you a list of strange holiday traditions, and this year we want to expand on some of the scarier yuletide characters...
The holidays look a little different this year amid a public health emergency
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor It’s really hard for me to imagine a Christmas without my family. We’ve always had our challenges, but somehow, every holiday we always find ourselves back together, eating turkey...
Here are a couple tips to help with student burnout
By Kate Vincent, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways and as students, the biggest impact on our studies has been the shift from in-person classes to online learning....
Calgary’s homeless population at risk in the cold as COVID-19 cases rise
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor The cold is tough on all of us, as we bundle up in scarves and mittens and dash from the transit stop, to the car and back home. Now,...
Traveling alone as a lady
By Ed Ghost, Contributor I don’t think I’ve ever spent a full year of my life in Calgary, despite being born and raised here. The travel bug is real, and before COVID-19, my form...
Understanding the concept of trauma-informed care
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor Have you ever considered the word trauma — seriously considered it? It seems like a pretty obvious word, with a pretty obvious definition, but let me tell you, it...
